Smith, Andrew C2021-08-192021-08-192021-07Smith, A.C. 2021. Familiar household items as program objects. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12090 .http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12090The English language is but one of many languages globally in use, yet it seems to dominate the world of automation in its application to computer programming. Our research considers a programming environment in which the written word is not relevant; instead of text, we consider the use of physical objects to represent simple computer programs. This paper presents a reality in which artefacts, based on culturally significant objects, are chosen and arranged by the layperson in order to control the behaviour of light bulbs in a domestic environment. This work incorporates aspects of Gestalt theory and visual perception theory. We give an overview of prior work and conclude with an example.AbstractenEnglish language automationGestaltHuman centered designHuman computer interactionTangible programsConference PresentationSmith, A. C. (2021). Familiar household items as program objects. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12090Smith, Andrew C. "Familiar household items as program objects." <i>15th International Conferences on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; and Game and Entertainment Technologies 2021, Online, 21-23 July 2021</i> (2021): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12090Smith AC, Familiar household items as program objects; 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12090 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - Smith, Andrew C AB - The English language is but one of many languages globally in use, yet it seems to dominate the world of automation in its application to computer programming. Our research considers a programming environment in which the written word is not relevant; instead of text, we consider the use of physical objects to represent simple computer programs. This paper presents a reality in which artefacts, based on culturally significant objects, are chosen and arranged by the layperson in order to control the behaviour of light bulbs in a domestic environment. This work incorporates aspects of Gestalt theory and visual perception theory. We give an overview of prior work and conclude with an example. DA - 2021-07 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR J1 - 15th International Conferences on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; and Game and Entertainment Technologies 2021, Online, 21-23 July 2021 KW - English language automation KW - Gestalt KW - Human centered design KW - Human computer interaction KW - Tangible programs LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2021 T1 - Familiar household items as program objects TI - Familiar household items as program objects UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12090 ER -24891